Ashoka Fellow dal May 2017

India

Vikas Samvad

His organization is a facilitator trying to develop a culture of rights-based and evidence-based approach in journalists and civil society organizations. Works with more than 50 grassroots organizations and 340 journalists from the mainstream media Played an active role in making the MP government realise malnutrition as an issue.

Turkish journalist Atakan Foça is redefining the public’s relationship with the media, turning passive consumers of information into active contributors and fact checkers. Through his organization, Teyit, he is creating the tools, spaces, and infrastructure for citizens to hold media institutions accountable to the verifiable truth.

The Portuguese language film “Quem se Importa?”—which translates to “Who Cares?” in English—was written and directed by Mara Mourão and produced by Tatiana Battaglia. Mourão's crew shot the film in a total of 20 locations in just 40 days, capturing the stories of everyday people in Brazil, Peru, Tanzania, Canada, Germany, Switzerland and in the United States who have achieved extraordinary impact with their social good projects.